Yixing Gaiwan (ZiSha: ZiNi)

Gaiwan is a versatile brewing vessel that can play multiple roles in your tea experience. First and foremost, it allows you to brew tea. With ease. It is easy to load with tea, easy not to overflow with water, and easy to clean up. As you lift the lid, you are greeted with the rich scents wafting from the steeping leaves. And as you pour the water into the vessel, the gaiwan offers a view of the leaves swirling and gracefully unfurling, adding an element of visual delight to the brewing process.  This gaiwan is made of ZiSha clay (紫砂), also known as Yixing clay, from Yixing (宜兴) in Jiangsu Province, in the Delta of the Yangtze River. Among the various clays, Yixing clay is the number one choice for Gong Fu Cha practitioners. Its porous structure and rich mineral content play a pivotal role in transforming and enhancing the taste of tea. Qing Shui Ni (清水泥) ZiSha clay is a subdivision of ZiNi (紫泥). It features excellent "breathability" – softening tannins, rounding strong flavors, and st